Teppanyaki brings theatre to the table with chefs cooking on a flat top grill in front of their guests ensuring dinner and entertainment all in one.
Japanese barbecue offers a more hands-on experience with meats and skewers cooked over open flame. We’ve assembled Calgary’s best Japanese teppanyaki and barbecue eateries.
Where to enjoy Japanese Teppanyaki and BBQ in Calgary
The draw of teppanyaki goes beyond what’s on the plate. It is the theatre of the grill, the precision of the chef and the energy around the table. In Calgary, Japanese steakhouses and grill-focused kitchens capture that spirit with sizzling flat tops, flaming skillets and charcoal smoke, serving up a dining experience built on both flavour and showmanship.
OMO Teppan and Kitchen
OMO is a family-owned Japanese steakhouse serving premium Alberta beef and authentic Japanese wagyu. Typical of Teppanyaki, everything is grilled by entertaining chefs right before your eyes. On Wednesday nights, they offer an all-you-can-eat Teppanyaki buffet with appetizers and sushi. All their Teppanyaki meals include the protein of your choice, 2 shrimp appetizer, soup, salad, grilled vegetables, rice and ice cream. If you’re looking for over the top celebrations, this is the place for you.
Tobe Teppanyaki
Located in Deerfoot City, Tobe blends traditional Japanese design with modern touches. Their chefs entertain with humour and flames creating a full cultural experience. Along with their Teppanyaki, they have a variety of appetizers and a good selection of fresh sushi. Their Teppanyaki meals come with house salad, miso soup, seasonal vegetables, rice and ice cream. Splurge and upgrade your meal with a lobster tail served with butter, soy sauce and lemon-miso sauce.
Japanese Village
Japanese Village is a classic and has been performing their theatrical cooking shows for years. Located downtown on 10th Avenue, Japanese Village serves up a fiery experience. Their complete dinners include a protein of your choice, Shabu Shabu Soup, Puchi Shrimp, Village Salad, short grain rice, hibachi vegetables, ice cream and green tea. If you order the beef, their sesame steak sauce is a must!
Japanese BBQ
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
A relaxed, hands-on dining setup where each table has its own grill. Guests cook marinated meats at the table, making it a social and fun experience that is especially great for groups and family outings.
Shokunin
Chef Darren MacLean’s Japanese-inspired kitchen is refined yet approachable, known for seasonal menus, yakitori grilled to order, and a lively omakase experience. Experience traditional Japanese techniques and seasonal ingredients, some from chef MacLean’s own garden, cooked over a Robata (Japanese charcoal) grill.
Ke Charcoal Grill and Sushi
Part sushi bar, part grill, Ke is known for yakitori skewers and charcoal cooking that bring a Japanese barbecue feel to Calgary’s dining scene.
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